The tension between doubt and certainty has come to dominate any peace initiative – in different sphere of life – and it would not be wrong to say that such peace initiatives continuously swing betw

It made interesting news to read the statement of the Union Home Secretary GK Pillai wherein he mentioned that the government of India was hopeful of a Naga solution by the year end. Pillai was speaking to the

According to studies the number of people around the world without access to clean water is growing. Indeed, water as a resource, its preservation, proper management and utilization calls for clear policy guide

Killing and violence continue to be used as a legitimate instrument by both the State and non-state actors. This is a dangerous culture and if we look at the long term, it achieves nothing but rather it only cr

When the Armed Forces Special Powers Act was first introduced in 1958 to militarily engage the Nagas and to hinder their call for freedom; people that valued and respected democratic values and principles deepl

At the core of a peoples existence is its collective consciousness and perhaps Nagas must consciously and deliberately take the task to nurture, nourish and evoke a consciousness and perception that is an alter

A high voter turnout - nearly 75 percent - in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry Assembly polls has been reported which if true is good news for people’s democracy. In the past there has been allega

A recent study which was also published in the Morung Express points out that one of the top mega trends that will influence and shape the world in the coming years would be reverse brain drain with a steady fl

There is great pride in the slogan ‘the historical and political rights of the Nagas’. At the heart of this philosophy we have the land and resource of our people and this actually defines Naga nati

While elections should be a time of talking about the important issues of the day through serious discussions and debate among the candidates, here in our so called democracy we have come to use election time f

The anti-corruption crusade across the country led by renowned social activist Anna Hazare is truly a people’s movement with a groundswell of mass support which, even the government could not ignore anymo

The necessity to create a viable and secure political, social, cultural and economic environment that would allow people to exercise their rights continues to be the primary essence of peoples’ movement,

Newspapers in Nagaland are regularly being splashed with reports and pictures of our local farmers from across the State going on ‘exposure tours’ to different places outside our State. Such kind of

Human conviction reasons that change is continuous and that humankind is capable of an understanding which is rooted in context and conscience. Both change and understanding are located within an inclusive hist

The Congress led UPA government and its so called public posturing to fight corruption at the highest level is being put to a stern test by social activist and anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare who is on a f

Winning a world cup is a big feat no matter which sports or by which country or individual. However, winning a cricket world cup by India in India is more than just a big feat. It is historic and a lifelong cel

Ever since the Election Commission (EC) of India announced the dates for by-elections to the 26 Aonglenden Assembly Constituency on May 8, 2011, several appeals and representatives have been given to the EC ask

Modern conflict is frequently chronic and fluctuating with hostilities varying in intensity and location. With majority of the casualties being civilians, people feel threatened even when their particular local

Her last wish of an Orphanage Day should be fulfilled With the passing away of Mrs. Zaputuo-u Angami aged 89 years, in the early hours of March 24, 2011, a legend among the Nagas is no more. Fondly referred

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has got another feather in his cap from none other than President Pratibha Patil, the latter obviously impressed by the efforts towards empowering women and the overall develop